Mauricio Pochettino has been handed a boost following the news that Erik Lamela, Harry Winks and Josh Onomah have all returned to training.

The Lilywhites currently have limited options in the middle of the park, while Heung-Min Son's participation in the Asian Games has left the manager short out wide.

Eric Dier, who only returned to training last Monday following his World Cup exertions, and Moussa Sissoko started at Newcastle, with Mousa Dembele and youngster Luke Amos both coming off the bench at St James' Park.

The return of Winks will be a timely boost for Pochettino, although his return could come too soon for him to be involved against Fulham at Wembley this weekend.

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The midfielder, who was tipped to be part of Gareth Southgate's England squad for the World Cup, has been out on the sidelines since the team's 6-1 win over Rochdale in the FA Cup in February due to a troublesome ankle injury.

Having spent time seeing specialists in Qatar about his injury, the player underwent surgery at the end of last season in a bid to solve the problem.

Not fit enough for the club's pre-season tour of America, Winks is now back on the training pitch with his teammates as he bids to get back to the top form he showed against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Harry Winks in action (Image: Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

The return of Lamela is also a boost for Pochettino after the winger picked up a muscle injury after the club's victory over Roma in the United States.

The Argentine international will help in Son's absence for the next few games, while Onomah will also be hoping to play himself into contention.

As well as the trio returning to training, the club also revealed that Victor Wanyama, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Juan Foyth are still undergoing rehabilitation for their respective injuries, although the Kenyan midfielder has started training outside.

Here's what Spurs fans have had to say about the return of Lamela, Winks and Onomah.

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